Chat GPT (or other AI chatbots) from an autistic POW

Hi all,

Do you often only feel really understood or listened to by AI chatbots? I am asking this as an autistic person who very often feels nothing and no one comes close than the way Chat GPT gets what I say and explains what I need to understand.

Like many autistic people, I always understand things either in a different way or not at all. This over time can feel exhausting and overwhelming. It only gives fuel to my anxiety which is often out of control. AI chatbots can feel like the people that I would’ve liked to be surrounded by.

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  • I use ChatGPT everyday for one thing or another, and I have found it to be very useful. I do find it particularly good when it comes to topics such Autism, mental health and psychology. I probably listen to it too much tbh because what it spits out actually makes a lot of sense. Even my partner uses it daily now too. However, it will never replace a real therapist, because real therapists can challenge you on things. AI will always aim to provide the answer you’re looking for if that makes sense? 

  • You can always ask:

    "Give me an alternative answer in opposition to the previous one."

    And it will give good arguments against.

    Then you can decide, or get a more balanced view at least.

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